Hemp plant named ‘3 Crop’

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a new and distinct variety of hemp designated as ‘3 Crop’, wherein ‘3 Crop’ comprises improved resilience to high salinity soil.

Latin name of the genus and species of the plant claimed: Cannabis spp.

Variety denomination: ‘3 Crop’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cannabis is the genus of a variety of species—Cannabis sativa, Cannabisruderalis, and Cannabis indica—which is often used as an umbrella termto refer to them all. This misclassification of the different specieshas made it difficult to properly distinguish between and understand thebest ways to utilize the different varieties of these plants.

According to the 2018 Farm Bill, Hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativathat is distinguished by its low tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels ofless than 0.3%. THC is the only currently known psychoactive compoundfound in Cannabis, however there are many additional cannabinoidcompounds that can be utilized in a variety of ways. The exactconcentration results based on lab testing of dried flowers will varydepending on growing conditions of the plant, and sampling, preparation,and testing methods used. THC production, for example, is a naturaldefense mechanism for the plant, meaning in high stress or threateningenvironments the specific plant will produce higher levels of THC.Because of this inconsistency, many state labs are allowing slightlyhigher levels of THC in the tests as anything under 1% THC has not beenproven to have psychoactive effects.

For the purpose of this study on ‘3 Crop’, the cannabinoid percentagesare recorded based on a plant grown in a high-stress environment todetermine the maximum concentration of THC that will be produced by thisspecific strain. The results conclude that the ‘3 Crop’ is a type-IIIhemp cultivar meaning it does not possess the allele to ever make morethan 0.5% THC (and thus is not suitable for marijuana use).Additionally, ‘3 Crop’ is a new, unique variety because of its potentialto be utilized as a tricrop, meaning its stalks can be used to createfiber. As a mother it produces many strong, viable seeds and maintainselevated cannabinoid levels.

Before medicinal hemp and cannabidiol (CBD) became popularized,industrial hemp was prominently grown for fiber to make paper, fabric,rope, or other materials. The stalks were the part of the plant thatwere needed for fiber, so there wasn't a focus on the flower orincreasing cannabinoid levels. At the time that industrial hemp wasprominent, the abundance of cannabinoids were produced in marijuanacultivars which were criminalized due to the presence of thepsychoactive cannabinoid, THC. With the recent discovery of themedicinal properties of other cannabinoids, such as CBD, cannabichromene(CBC), and cannabigerol (CBG), the hemp industry shifted towards ahybrid of the industrial hemp with marijuana to isolate plants with highlevels of CBD but low levels of THC. This shift in the market made it sohemp was grown to produce large, robust flowers with high cannabinoidconcentration instead of stalks for fiber.

The industry shift to cannabinoids also pulled the focus away from theother beneficial qualities of hemp, including its nutritious seeds. Notonly do the seeds have a significant amount of nutrients and protein,but they can be pressed for oil that can be used to produce paints,soaps, and even biofuel. As CBD floods the market, it will become moreapparent that the best way to have success with growing hemp is to notfocus exclusively on the flowers and cannabinoids, but rather look atthe other aspects of the plant. For a farmer to select three differentstrains that each have one of the qualities listed above, it will bemore effort to manage three different crops and the differentmaintenance and supplements needed for them to individually thrive. Atricrop cultivar will allow farmers to have all three things withouthaving to adjust for different strains. It grows dense, aromatic flowerswith vast cannabinoid concentrations and terpene profiles on tall, thickstalks with large, fibrous internodes. When allowed to fertilize, thestalks are sturdy enough to hold up the flowers that are heavy withlarge yields of seeds without breaking. Additionally, the seeds hardenand reach maturity after one month post-pollination which is much fasterthan other plants that often take two months to develop fully maturedand hardened seeds.

‘3 Crop’ is a new and distinct variety of hemp plant exhibiting aCBD:CBG:THC ratio of 22:2:1, and improved resilience to high salinitysoils. ‘3 Crop’ was developed in a selective breeding program byperforming controlled fertilization of known, high-performing hempvarieties. The purpose of the research was to determine which cultivarswould not only produce high levels of CBD while maintaining the legallimit of THC, but also could be used to produce fiber and seeds. Theresearch also was striving to isolate varieties of plants with highconcentrations of novel cannabinoids that have not been isolated inmass. The father, W, was selected because of its characteristically highlevels of CBG at maturity and was crossed with 27 different females todetermine which would pass the CBG trait. One hundred of each of thenewly produced seeds were germinated and grown indoors to identify thebest new phenotype. Of them, many had the potential to be a tricrop andused for fiber and seed in addition to cannabinoids. ‘3 Crop’ was thebest-performing individual selected from nearly 3,000 plants due to itsvigor, large yield of large seed, large stalks with fibrous qualities,high cannabinoid content and unique terpene profile.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a new and distinctive hemp cultivar designatedas ‘3 Crop’.

As used herein, the term “cultivar” is used interchangeably with theterms “variety,” strain,” and/or “clone.”

Progenies have been reproduced asexually via apical stem cuttings fromvegetative plants. Additionally, ‘3 Crop’ has a stable seed line.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying photographs illustrate the new hemp variety:

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of ‘3 Crop’ grown from seed outdoors inhigh salinity soil. Notice the significant vegetative growth and longstalks compared to surrounding strains.

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of ‘3 Crop’ (left) next to U mother(right) both grown from clones and transplanted at the same time. Thephoto was taken 4 weeks after flowering was induced in the plants.Notice ‘3 Crop’ is taller with larger internodes, but has similar leafstructures to the mother. Both were topped in the vegetative stage toinduce branching which limited the vertical growth possible by ‘3 Crop’.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of ‘3 Crop’ grown outdoors from cloneafter vegetative growth was confined to a small pot causing the plant tobe root bound. This photo doesn't exhibit the fibrous stalks because thevegetative state was stunted, however, it shows the dense, thick flowerthat ‘3 Crop’ is capable of producing.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a top flower of pregnant ‘3 Crop’grown indoors taken one week before harvest. Seeds matured approximatelyone month faster, compared to other plants that take two monthspost-pollination to fully mature.

FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of clones taken from 6 differentgenotypes and allowed to root and grow for one month in rockwool beforeplanting in soil. The middle two plants are 2 phenotypes (sisters) of ‘3Crop’ and exhibit their intense vegetative growth as seen by the largestalk and wide internodes as compared to surrounding strains that haveremained shorter and focus more on leaf development than growth of asturdy, fibrous stalk.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

‘3 Crop’ has been examined in manipulated conditions grown indoors. Thevariety has not been grown in all possible conditions, thus differentenvironmental factors alter the appearance or composition of thisphenotype. The individual has been reproduced asexually via apical stemcuttings from vegetative plants in Sonoma County, Calif. Additionally,‘3 Crop’ has a stable seed line.

In the following description, the color determination is in accordancewith The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Charts, Fifth Edition(referred to herein as “R.H.S.”, available at rhscf.orgfree.com, lastvisited Aug. 25, 2020) except where general color terms of ordinarydictionary significance are used. Note that variation in color for thesame plant on the leaves and stalks can be a result of differentnutrient formulas and different amounts of watering. Coloration shouldonly be used as a general picture rather than the distinguishingfeatures.

TABLE 1 General Charac- Parental Variety (U) teristics New Variety ‘3Crop’ (Female Plant) Plant Life Herbaceous plant (herb) Herbaceous plant(herb) Form Plant Growth Upright, monoecious, annual, Upright,dioecious, Habit averaging 80% Female and annual, no hermaphrodite 20%hermaphrodite with the or monoecious tendencies hermaphrodite averaging90% without stress conditions Female Flowers and 10% Male Flowers Plantorigin ‘3 Crop’ was created in a Origin unknown selective breedingprogram from a cross between the Mother, U, hemp variety and the Father,W, hemp variety. Plant Asexually reproduced via Asexually reproduced viaPropagation apical stem cutting and apical stem cutting and cloning frommother in cloning from mother in vegetative state vegetative statePropagation Easy Easy ease Propagation 80° F., 90% humidity 80^(o) F.,90% humidity Condition Height (unit: Outdoors may reach 10 feet atOutdoors may reach 8-10 feet) maturity feet at maturity Indoors mayreach 8 feet at Indoors may reach 3-4 maturity depending on growth feetdepending on growth conditions conditions Width (unit: Outdoors mayreach 3 feet at Outdoors may reach 6-8 feet) maturity feet Indoors mayreach 2 feet Indoors may reach 1-2 depending on growth feet conditionsThis plant generally grows very tall with minimal foliage and buds. Thislong growth allows for stalks to be used for fibers Time to 60 Days fromInduction of 60 Days from Induction Harvest flowering light cycle offlowering light cycle Resistance to Resistant to Podosphaera More proneto Pests or macularis (Powdery mildew), Podosphaera macularis diseaseTetranychu surticae (Mite), (Powdery mildew) Myzus persicae (Green PeachHas resistance to more Aphid), Phorodon cannabis bugs (Bhang Aphid), andAphis fabae (Black Bean Aphid). Genetically No No Modified Organism?

TABLE II Leaf/Foliage Character- Parental Variety (U) istics New Variety‘3 Crop’ (Female Plant) Leaf Ar- Spiral alternate leaf arrange- Spiralalternate leaves and rangement ment with the buds growing branching.closer together relative to the large internodes. In some locations, thebranching appears more opposite than alternate. Leaf Shape Palmatelycompound with 5- Palmately compound with 9 leaflets throughout life 5-7leaflets throughout cycle life cycle Leaf Serrated margins with long,Serrated margins with long Structure slightly ovate, lanceolatelanceolate leaves slightly leaflets. Apex and base are linear. The baseis much both long and aristate, both more acuminate and the dramaticallynarrow and apex is almost aristate. taper before reaching the The middleportion of the ends of the leaflet. Overall leaf remains broader for theleaflets are long and longer before narrowing more broad in the center.again. Leaf Margins are serrated with Margins are serrate with Marginspoints that are almost treated the outside of the serrations from linearsides of the ser- being slightly convex and ration. Tips of theserration the inner side of the ser- slightly point inward. ration beingslightly con- cave. The tips are less angled inward than com- pared tothe offspring. Leaf Hairs Absent Absent Leaf 19-22 cm 15-19 cm Lengthwith Petiole at Maturity Petiole 6-8 cm 3-4 cm Length at MaturityPetiole Back side is 149C and the Back side is 142A and front Colorfront has slight N79C spots has slight N79B color (RHS Number) Antho-Prominent near the node that Prominent on the petiole. cyanin connectsthe petioles to the color and leaflets, almost in speckled intensitypatterns and continue down, in less prominently towards the Petiolesstem. Also prominent in stems and stalks near the leaves or buds.Stipule 6-20 mm 4-12 mm length at maturity Stipule Lance shaped withLance shaped with tapering, shape acuminate/long tapering acuminate apexand broad apex. Base is more broad, base with a less dramatic making amore triangular tapering. shape. Stipule 149C 142A Color (RHS Number)Number 5-9 throughout life cycle 5-7 throughout life cycle of LeafletsMiddle 12-14 cm 11-14 cm Largest (longest leaflet) length Middle 2-3 cm2-3 cm Largest (longest leaflet) width Middle 5:1 to 6:1 5:1 to 6:1Largest (longest Leaflet) length: width Ratio Number of 33-43 38-42teeth of middle leaflet Leaf (upper 143B N134A to 141A side) color (RHSNum- ber) Leaf (lower 142A 140B to 14IC side) color (RHS Num- ber) LeafGlossi- None No glossiness, the top of the ness leaf is more matteVein/midrib Primary veins branch out Primary veins branch out shapepalmately with the leaflets. palmately with the leaflets. The 2° veinsbranch The 2° veins branch pinnately from the main pinnately from themain veins and extend toward ser- veins and extend toward rations withslightly convex serrations with slightly con- angles upwards towards vexangles upwards towards apex. 3° veins are very light apex. 3° veinsradiate out and radiate out pinnately pinnately from the 2° veins fromthe 2° veins particu- and additionally from the larly to connect to theindent primary veins between the between the serrations 2° veins. The 3°are most and additionally from the prominent, when branching primaryveins between the from the primary veins or 2° veins. On the bottom, thewhen branching from the 3° veins are not visible more 2° veins toconnect to the than the protrusions. All indentation between ser- veinsmake visible indenta- rations. All veins make tions seen from the top ofvisible indentations seen the leaf. from the top of the leaf.Vein/midrib 149C 142A color (RHS Number) Aroma Bubble gum and fruityEarthy with sweet minty aroma undertones

TABLE III Stem Parental Variety (U) Characteristics New Variety ‘3 Crop’(Female Plant) Stem Shape At maturity, the bottom of the At maturity,the stalk is trunk appears to be woody and very sturdy and linear. ismore rounded. Father up, Branches bend directly more prominent ridges atthe node from the become apparent with a stalk to point upwardshexagonal shape. Newer then remain straight. growth on branches has moreThe stems have very prominent indentations in minimal ridges only oncorrelation with protrusions new growth and older extending upwards fromgrowth is much where previous branch smoother and more nodes are. roundthan the off- spring. Stem Diameter When grown indoors, 1-3 cm Whengrown indoors, at Base When grown outdoors, 6-13 1-2.5 cm. cm When grownoutdoors, 3-9 cm. Stem Color 149A to 150A 142A (RHS Number) Stem PithType Moderate to woody Moderate to Thick Stem Internode 2-9 cm 2-9 cmLength

TABLE IV Inflorescence Character- Parental Variety (U) istics NewVariety ‘3 Crop’ (Female Plant) Flowering Dioecious. Dioecious, so growspistillate (blooming) flowers at nodes. Once habit branching also occursat the node, the flower will grow above the branch before producing aflower. Flowers grow very bulbous, almost spherical. Leaves sur-rounding the buds radiate and are more present around apical buds.Proportion of Around 50%-80% 50% grown from seed, nor- female plantsVery Stable Mono- mal dioecious plant ecious Inflorescence Superior withpetioles Superior Position of the flowers grow- ing at an angle awayfrom the main stalk or stem. Flower Flowers are arranged Flowers aremuch more arrangement at bud sites which clustered near the apex of thehave larger than branch but grow relatively typical internodal solitaryuntil maturity when spacing and will not they are larger and overlapgrow together to more prominently. The flow- form a cola. Individ- ersradiate in a very sym- ual buds are also metrical pattern around thecloser and internodes branches and grow prom- are shorter near theinently above the fan leaves apex of the branches. with minimal sugarleaves Sugar leaves radiate present in the actual mature in spiralpattern buds. within the flower and protrude promi- nently throughoutthe flowers. Individual calyces are clustered and overlapping to formflowers. Number of Hundreds to thou- Hundreds to thousands Flowers persands per plant plant Flower shape The flowers grow The flowers are verybulbous more conically with with multiple points of broad bases, gettingsymmetry. In early flowering slightly wider before growth, the buds arealmost narrowing to the apex. spherical and become more Often interminal buds elongated with maturity. At there is branching of fullmaturity, the buds are the flower creating significantly wider in theone bud with multiple middle and slightly more tips, almost a com-elongated on the top than the pound calyx of multi- bottom. ple flowersgrouped together. Flower 4-15 mm 3-9 mm (individual pistillate) lengthFlower 3-9 cm 2-7 cm (compound cyme) diameter Corolla No defined corollaNo defined corolla Corolla N/A N/A Color (RHS number) Bract shape Small,ovate with Broad /rounded base with tapering apex. Diffi- long, taperingapex. cult to locate because buds are broader and thinner so overlap ontop of each other Bract color 149C 142A (RHS num- ber) Bracteole Same asthe Bract Same as bract shape Bracteole 149C 142A color (RHS number)Calyx Shape Not Present Not Present (general description) Calyx color NANA (RHS num- ber) Stigma shape Ovate shape with long Ovate shape withlong taper- tapering apex where 2 ing apex where 2 spindle-likespindle-like styles styles protrude. Generally protrude. thicker andmore clustered compared to the offspring Stigma 8-21 mm 3-7 mm lengthStigma Newly emerged, non- 150A color (RHS fertilized stigma are number)milky white with slight greenish hue (128D). Trichome Capitate stalkedgland, Capitate stalked gland, long shape long stalk with smaller stalkwith smaller bulb on bulb on top. In mature top. In mature plants growon plants grow on flowers and leaves. flowers, petioles, leaves andveins. Cystolithic On leaves farther from Present on some leavesnon-glan- the bud. Leaves grow surrounding the buds. dular trichomesthat appear glandular when sur- rounding the flowers. Trichome Opaque(11D), white, Opaque /white but changes color (RHS creamy color (19B)but with maturity/when ready to Number) changes to clear trans- harvest.lucent to auburn (20D) and less translucent with maturity/when ready toharvest. Trichome 1-4 mm 1-4 mm size Terminal When flowering: No Whenflowering: Significant Bud shape prominent symmetry, radial symmetrybecause less the base of the flower obstruction from nearby stem. isbroader than the The base of the flower is apex, creating a more broaderthan the apex, but the conical shape. Bud middle is the widest creatingbranches directly from a more ovular shape at matur- the stem with sur-ity as it elongates from the rounding flowers much initial sphericalshape. closer than axillary buds. Terminal 140B and 149C 142A Bud color(RHS num- ber) Pedicle Present in varying len- Less prominent and muchgths depending on shorter than on the offspring. maturity and locationIs present closer to the main of bud. Longer pedicles stalk, and lessapparent or for axillary buds and absent near the branch apex. shorterfor buds that are closer to the apical end of branches. Pedicle 0.1-1.0mm 0.1-1.0 mm length Pedicle 149A to 150A 142A color (RHS Number)Staminate N/A N/A shape Sepal N/A N/A color (RHS number) Pollen N/A N/Adescription Seed Seeds are 3-4mm in Seeds are 2-3 mm in length.description length with minimal The seeds have vertical lines marblingthroughout along the sides of the seed but but no other prominent only3-4 per seed. The seed is markings or lines. a light brown with thevertical Seeds are dark and lines slightly more white. mature ~1 monthafter Some marbling occurs bet- pollination compared ween or in place ofthe to other strains that vertical lines. typically take ~2 monthsMarbling Present but not abun- Minimal of seed dant Petal N/A, ApetalousN/A description

TABLE V Other Characteristics Parental Variety (U) Characteristics NewVariety ‘3 Crop’ (Female Plant) Time period Flower production is Flowerproduction is and condition initiated when plants initiated when plantsof flowering/ are taken from veg- are taken from veg- blooming etativegrowth at 24- etative growth at 24- hour light and hour light andswitch- switched to 12 hours ed to 12 hours of light of light followedby followed by 12 hours 12 hours of dark of dark during what during whatwould would be the nocturnal be the nocturnal period. Flowers matureperiod. Flowers and typically 75 days after seeds are mature theflowering light typically 75 days cycle is initiated. after floweringlight cycle is initiated. Proportion of 10% on average Nonehermaphrodite plants Hardiness of Tolerant to heat, cold, Tolerant toplant (USDA hardiness zone Pososphaera macularis 4-11) Pososphaera(powdery mildew), macularis (powdery mold and pests. mildew), mold,pests Thrives in heat but is and can thrive in diff- resistant to coldand erent soil conditions. humidity, resilience Because of long inter-in many conditions nodes and prominent wet or dry, hot or cold. stalk,may require more water than mother to maintain turgor in stems. Breakingaction Above average, Above Average, very sturdy. very sturdy. SeedShattering Minimal Minimal Root rate after Has exhibited 100% Hasexhibited 100% cutting/cloning success at new root success at new rootdevelopment after development after cloning. Adventitious cloning.Adventitious roots appear at 10- roots appear at 10-14 14 days. days.Total THC and Total CBD content: Total CBD content: CBD Content 13% 14%at harvest Total THC content: Total THC content: maturity 0.6% 0.7%Total CBD:THC Total CBD:THC Ratio: 22:1 Ratio: 20:1 Total CBG Total CBG:1.1% Total CBG: 0.62% content at CBD:CBG:THC CBD:CBG:THC harvest Ratio:22:2:1 Ratio: 20:1:1 maturity

The botanical descriptions provided are generalizing from plants grownindoors in controlled conditions. Total potential cannabinoid content ismeasured using a formula to account for decarboxylation of the acidicforms to allow for more accurate estimation. The formulas used areprovided for convenience:Total THC=THC+(THCA*(0.877));Total CBD=CBD+(CBDA*(0.877));Total CBG=CBG+(CBGA*(0.877)).

The W father has alternate, palmately compound leaves with 3-7incredibly long and slender leaflets. Each leaflet has a length to widthratio of about 8:1 compared to ‘3 Crop’ with about 5 or 6:1.Additionally, the W has serrated margins with significantly fewer teethof about 23-30 compared to 33-43 on 3 Crop. The leaves on ‘3 Crop’resemble the mother more than the father, but the larger than averageinternodal spacing on the W father is exhibited in ‘3 Crop’, though itis still more significant. Additionally, the W father was selected forits unusually high CBG levels which is a novel cannabinoid that isusually only seen in young growth or in small quantities at maturitybecause it is the precursor to some other cannabinoids such as THC, CBD,and CBC. ‘3 Crop’ also has a higher than average CBG level (above 1%)which it most likely inherited from the W father. The W father alsoexhibits hermaphrodite tendencies when stressed and sometimes evennaturally.

When compared to the U mother, ‘3 Crop’ is generally significantlytaller and more resilient. ‘3 Crop’ has rapid growth in the vegetativestate and will produce long, sturdy stalks and stems that will growtaller to out compete surrounding plants for light. The U mother on theother hand generally is shorter and wider growth but still has a similarleaf structure resembling the ‘3 Crop’ but with shorter internodes.Additionally, the ‘3 Crop’ exhibits much more prominent branching bothfrom the stalk and 3° from branching off the stems. The U mother hasfewer leaflets compared to the ‘3 Crop’ with generally more serrationson the leaflet margins. The ‘3 Crop’ has generally larger leaves thanwhat is seen on the U mother, but the ratios of length:width both areabout 5 or 6:1. Both plants produce impressive flower, but the U motherhas spherical flowers whereas the ‘3 Crop’ produces more conicalflowers. The differences also go beyond just the appearance. The Umother prefers a hot climate and can tolerate more drought conditions.The ‘3 Crop’, on the other hand, drinks more water, likely due to itsrapid and intense growth, and needs more water to maintain the turgorpressure in the long stems to keep the plant upright. The U mother alsogrows more robustly when grown outdoors and not confined to a pot andwill get about as wide as it gets tall. The ‘3 Crop’ thrives in bothindoor and outdoor conditions. Indoors it can be restricted in sizebecause of the pot, however it will still grow substantially taller thanwhat is expected of a root-bound plant and will outcompete surroundingplants for the light. Outdoors that growth is exponential and will growsignificantly taller than wide because of its fibrous stalks.

When compared to another Cannabis sativa Hemp variety, ‘CW24’ (U.S.Plant Pat. No. 33,138), the ‘3 Crop’ grows significantly taller withlarger internodes. These prominent internodes and long sturdy stalksallow ‘3 Crop’ to be used for fiber and will tower above othersurrounding strains, such as ‘CW24’. The ‘CW24’ leaflets are often morenarrow than ‘3 Crop’ and have significantly fewer serrations: 19-29 on‘CW24’ compared to 33-43 on ‘3 Crop’. The ‘CW24’ flowers are growncloser together due to the shorter internodes which allow the flowers togrow more congested or overlapping throughout the plant while ‘3 Crop’only begins to have more congested flowers at the apical ends ofbranches. Additionally, the ‘CW24’ flower is a more compressed ovalshape while the ‘3 Crop’ is conical also accentuated by the long,prominent, string-like stigma that protrudes from each individual bud ascompared to the shorter ones on ‘CW24’. Along with its uniquely long andprominent stigma, ‘3 Crop’ has a much more pronounced stipule on eitherside of a leaf or branch node that is almost two times larger than on‘CW24’ at maturity. Mature ‘3 Crop’ flowers have a sweet, fruity, bubblegum aroma while ‘CW24’ is more earthy and herbal. ‘3 Crop’ has more CBGwith 1% compared to non-detectable levels in ‘CW24’. Also, ‘3 Crop’ hasa CBD:THC ratio of about 22:1 with CBD around 13% compared to ‘CW24’ of26:1 with CBD only about 5-8%.

Growth Conditions:

Vegetative Growth Period: 24-hour light continuously. 78° F. and 60%humidity.

Flower Production Period: 12-hour light followed by 12-hour dark cyclerepeating. 78° F. and 45% humidity.

Outdoor Growth:

‘3 Crop’ was grown outdoors on a farm in Sonoma County, Calif. Theplants were planted as 30-day clones late in the season, Aug. 13, 2020,resulting in earlier flowering and smaller plants. The ‘3 Crop’ planthas the potential to reach a maximum of 10 feet tall and 3 feet wide.Compared to indoor growth, the plant will be more robust and have afaster growth rate with wider leaves. When grown outdoors, the father,W, variety will reach 8 feet tall and 5 feet wide and the mother, U,variety will reach 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide.

Vigor:

Exhibits most vigorous and rapid growth during the vegetative state inwhich it grows strong, long stalks and stems that extend far upwards.Without maintenance, the plant will continue to grow upwards, noted togrow above our lights in our indoor facility which are set at 6 ft. Onceflowering is induced, strong growth is still exhibited but focusswitches from stalk development to formation of flowers and seeds. Vigoris exhibited in all conditions, but the focus of the growth will changedepending on the plant cycle.

Coloration:

Changes in coloration occur with nutrient deficiencies or othervariation in growing maintenance. The color of the leaves will not beconsistent for the same plant grown in different conditions so cannot bethe distinguishing feature of the plant.

The invention claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of hemp plant,named ‘3 Crop’, as herein described and illustrated.